Temporary, Part-Time Positions for Project Scientist

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering education invites applications for researcher positions in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. This role offers the chance to engage in groundbreaking research across various fields including solid mechanics and fluid mechanics. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline are encouraged to apply. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in engineering, where your contributions will help shape the future of technology and research. Take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the field!

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering or a closely related discipline required.
• Excellent professional and research record needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in various areas within Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
• Collaborate with faculty and students on engineering projects.

Skills

Solid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Advanced Materials

Controls

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent degree in Engineering

Job description

Position overview

Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 38.

Application Window

Open date: January 24, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for researcher titles in various areas within MAE including solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, and controls.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications. A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree is required with an excellent professional and research record and experience.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

All applications should be submitted via our online submission web site at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering or a closely related discipline at date of hire.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Research (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  
  

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQdocument, and Sample EDI Statements.

  
  

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them

Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10136

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


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  UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy


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  UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties


• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Los Angeles, CA